Title: Rooms & Apartments Podsreda Castle - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=106061946&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Rooms & Apartments Podsreda Castle A tranquil countryside retreat where guests can borrow bikes for local exploration and charge electric vehicles while planning adventures in nature ## Photo gallery for Rooms & Apartments Podsreda Castle ![Terrace/patio - Rooms & Apartments Podsreda Castle (Kozje)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106070000/106062000/106061946/50b3c999.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining - Rooms & Apartments Podsreda Castle (Kozje)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106070000/106062000/106061946/5922d74a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Rooms & Apartments Podsreda Castle (Kozje)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106070000/106062000/106061946/b29fa5ea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Apartment (3) - Rooms & Apartments Podsreda Castle (Kozje)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106070000/106062000/106061946/974a43a9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Deluxe Apartment, Valley View (1) | Terrace/patio - Rooms & Apartments Podsreda Castle (Kozje)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106070000/106062000/106061946/291fa4d6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Rooms & Apartments Podsreda Castle offers a peaceful countryside setting. Guests enjoy a continental breakfast before borrowing bikes to explore the scenic surroundings. The property provides convenient luggage storage and electric car charging stations. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Parking included - Free WiFi - Breakfast available - Business services - Kitchen ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Jan. 8 - Jan. 9](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-08&endDate=2026-01-09&selected=106061946&PinnedHotelID=106061946&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-08&endDate=2026-01-09&selected=106061946&PinnedHotelID=106061946&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Jan. 9 - Jan. 10](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-09&endDate=2026-01-10&selected=106061946&PinnedHotelID=106061946&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-09&endDate=2026-01-10&selected=106061946&PinnedHotelID=106061946&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Jan. 9 - Jan. 11](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-09&endDate=2026-01-11&selected=106061946&PinnedHotelID=106061946&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-09&endDate=2026-01-11&selected=106061946&PinnedHotelID=106061946&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Jan. 16 - Jan. 18](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=106061946&PinnedHotelID=106061946&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=106061946&PinnedHotelID=106061946&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 3+ beds 2 beds 1 bed Showing 9 of 9 rooms ### View all photos for Deluxe Apartment, Valley View (1) ![Deluxe Apartment, Valley View (1) | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106070000/106062000/106061946/291fa4d6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Apartment, Valley View (1) ### Highlights Separate dining area Separate sitting area Soundproofed Private indoor hot tub Heating Kitchen Refrigerator Smart TV - 1 bedroom - Valley view - Sleeps 6 - 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed ### View all photos for Apartment (3) ![Apartment (3) | Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106070000/106062000/106061946/cc333ff0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Apartment (3) ### Highlights Separate dining area Separate sitting area Soundproofed Private indoor hot tub Heating Kitchen Refrigerator Smart TV - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed ### View all photos for Apartment (2) ![Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106070000/106062000/106061946/4dce7bef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Apartment (2) ### Highlights Separate dining area Separate sitting area Soundproofed Private indoor hot tub Heating Kitchen Refrigerator Smart TV - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed ### View all photos for Deluxe Double Room (6) ![Deluxe Double Room (6)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106070000/106062000/106061946/33ec1376.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Double Room (6) ### Highlights Separate dining area Separate sitting area Soundproofed Private indoor hot tub Heating Kitchen Refrigerator Smart TV - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Deluxe Double Room (4) ![Deluxe Double Room (4)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106070000/106062000/106061946/771b67e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Double Room (4) ### Highlights Separate dining area Separate sitting area Soundproofed Private indoor hot tub Heating Kitchen Refrigerator Smart TV - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Deluxe Double Room (5) ![Deluxe Double Room (5)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106070000/106062000/106061946/449ba2d7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Double Room (5) ### Highlights Separate dining area Separate sitting area Soundproofed Private indoor hot tub Heating Kitchen Refrigerator Smart TV - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Deluxe Studio Suite ![Deluxe Studio Suite](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106070000/106062000/106061946/eb869315.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Studio Suite ### Highlights Separate dining area Separate sitting area Soundproofed Private indoor hot tub Heating Kitchen Refrigerator Smart TV - 398 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed ### View all photos for Deluxe Studio Suite ![Deluxe Studio Suite](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106070000/106062000/106061946/65452b7e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Studio Suite ### Highlights Separate dining area Separate sitting area Soundproofed Private indoor hot tub Heating Kitchen Refrigerator Smart TV - 603 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed ### View all photos for Deluxe Studio Suite ![Deluxe Studio Suite](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106070000/106062000/106061946/c183a52a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Studio Suite ### Highlights Separate dining area Separate sitting area Soundproofed Private indoor hot tub Heating Kitchen Refrigerator Smart TV - 581 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FKozje-Hotels-Rooms-Apartments-Podsreda-Castle.h106061946.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FKozje-Hotels-Rooms-Apartments-Podsreda-Castle.h106061946.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C46.02797%2C15.59002&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Uqun3Ji8wcmSPLv5w4mgPS_fb_s=) 103 Podsreda, Kozje, Podsreda, 3257 #### What's nearby - Podsreda Castle \- 11 min drive \- 6.7 km - Repnice Najger \- 26 min drive \- 13.1 km - Wellness Centre Termalija \- 31 min drive \- 24.3 km - Brezice Castle \- 32 min drive \- 20.0 km - Terme Catez \- 35 min drive \- 23.5 km #### Getting around - Brestanica Station - 21 min drive - Zagreb Airport (ZAG) - 70 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Gostilna Sempeter - ‬13 min drive - ‪Gostilna Kocjan - ‬22 min drive - ‪Okrepcevalnica Stritof - ‬22 min drive - ‪Bar Zdole - ‬18 min drive - ‪Bar Sloven'c - ‬26 min drive ## About this property ### Rooms & Apartments Podsreda Castle Upscale castle in a rural location Rooms & Apartments Podsreda Castle provides a garden and more. Adventurous travelers may like the cycling at this castle. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - Free self parking - Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and an electric car charging station - A banquet hall, a TV in the lobby, and a vending machine Room features All guestrooms at Rooms & Apartments Podsreda Castle have comforts such as private indoor hot tubs and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like separate sitting areas and separate dining areas. 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Available in all rooms: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Electric car charging station on site - Free uncovered self parking on site ### Food and drink - Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: EUR 16 to 32 per person - Private picnics ### Things to do - Bicycle rentals - Hiking/biking trails - TV in common areas ### Family friendly - In-room kitchen - In-room refrigerator - Separate in-room dining area - Soundproofed rooms ### Conveniences - Gift shop/newsstand - Guidebooks - Luggage storage - Shared microwave - Vending machine ### Guest services - Proposal/romance packages - Tour and ticket assistance - Wedding services ### Business services - Meeting rooms ### Outdoors - Garden - In a regional park ### Spa - In-room massages ### Accessibility - Hardwood flooring in room - No elevator - Tile flooring in room ### More - Banquet hall - Designated smoking areas ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Slippers - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Free bottled water - Kitchen - Refrigerator - Separate dining area ### More - Desk - Heating - Iron/ironing board - Laptop workspace - Separate sitting area - Soundproofed rooms ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 10:30 AM ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open Tuesday - Sunday (10:00 AM - 5:00 PM) Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk, lockbox ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 16 to 32 per person The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards and cash ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ### Property is also known as Rooms & Apartments Podsreda Rooms Apartments Podsreda Castle Rooms & Apartments Podsreda Castle Kozje Rooms & Apartments Podsreda Castle Castle Rooms & Apartments Podsreda Castle Castle Kozje ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Rooms & Apartments Podsreda Castle pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Rooms & Apartments Podsreda Castle? ### What time is check-out at Rooms & Apartments Podsreda Castle? ### Where is Rooms & Apartments Podsreda Castle located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Rooms & Apartments Podsreda Castle Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Staff & service ### 10 Eco-friendliness ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matt Jul 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Incredible Place! What an amazing hotel this is. A chance to stay in a cultural and historic gem, with all the comforts of a top class hotel. All of the details are very well thought. 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